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BG06 MVA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,554 mi
Last recorded84,554 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 MVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,554 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray preventing full inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2023 84,554 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

undertray preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,933 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 69,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,628 miles

E.M.L light is illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

E.M.L light is illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,191 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,191 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 61,070 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 61,070 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe,rear section from flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 32,618 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 27,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,877 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BG06 MVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG06 MVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG06 MVA registered?

BG06 MVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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